History

Fish formed the chief source of food in Númenor, as it was abundant throughout the coast of the island. The fisherfolk dwelt mainly in Nindamos, built on the hards of a marshy land. Mariners of Númenor were mostly drawn from the fisher folk.[2]

The Gondorians, much like their forefathers, ate fish. The Ethir was populated by fisher-folk, who often went out to sea on boats,[6] because fishing was the most profitable business.[7]

Though Hobbits did not generally hunt or fish for leasure,[8] they did angle for food now and then. One of the favourite spots for anglers was near The Golden Perch, which took its name for the golden fish that swam there.[9]